Stability and risk analysis of ancient cavities in historical areas: The case of Yulin Caves, China

L. Ribeiro e Sousa, Xudong D. Wang, Qinglin L. Guo, Daniel Dias, Pengbo B. Yuan, R. Leal e Sousa

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Abstract

The stability of ancient cavities in historic areas presents high complex problems due to their nature, existing environment and valuable cultural heritage. There are risk sources that might cause large damages and deterioration and, in some cases, it is necessary to put forward conservation measures in order to prevent damage or destruction of the heritage patrimony. The study of Yulin caves, in Gansu Province, China, is presented in this paper. For these caves, it is necessary to identify the several risk sources involved in the stability of the cliffs and the associated caves and to perform risk analysis of the structures involved by considering the 3D numerical and Bayesian Networks probabilistic models. A methodology for risk management will be presented for preventive conservation of the west side of Yulin caves.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAncient Underground Opening and Preservation - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-Term Preservation of Large-Scale Ancient Underground Engineering, 2015
EditorsZhifa Yang, Chikaosa Tanimoto
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages411-418
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781138028999
StatePublished - 2016
EventInternational Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-Term Preservation of Large-Scale Ancient Underground Engineering, 2015 - Longyou, Zhejiang, China
Duration: Oct 23 2015Oct 26 2015

Publication series

NameAncient Underground Opening and Preservation - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-Term Preservation of Large-Scale Ancient Underground Engineering, 2015

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-Term Preservation of Large-Scale Ancient Underground Engineering, 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityLongyou, Zhejiang
Period10/23/1510/26/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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